ISSAQUAH
SAMMAMISH
Police
Police
Our mission at the Issaquah Police Department is to uphold public trust by working with all citizens to protect lives and property, while sustaining a high quality of life and Scott Behrbaum Issaquah Chief of Police encouraging individual responsibility. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in local law enforcement services through professionalism, dedication, innovative solutions and positive changes. The Issaquah Police Department serves a resident population of more than 33,000, although the daytime population is approximately 60,000. We are a community oriented department with a combined commissioned staff of 63 personnel who provide outstanding services to the city. It is truly gratifying for the members of the Issaquah Police Department to serve the community and to play a key role in making Issaquah a great place to live, work, visit and play. Scott Behrbaum Issaquah Chief of Police
In 2009, Nate Elledge was selected as the Police Chief of Sammamish after receiving unanimous endorsements from the city’s interview panels. Before becoming chief, Elledge was the commander of the King County Sheriff 's Nate Elledge Sammamish Chief of Police Office 9-1-1 center in Renton and also served as a patrol officer, a detective sergeant on the Green River Task Force, and a captain in Maple Valley’s Precinct Three. Like several other cities, Sammamish contracts for police services with the King County Sheriff 's Office. At the time of his selection, Elledge told the Reporter he really wanted the job. "The city has a low crime rate, and the police department gets a lot of support from both the city staff and the community. We have excellent officers here and a supportive community, so we’re planning on continued success.” Elledge added that he loves "interacting with the community. Whether it’s residents, school officials, business people or my fellow employees, I look forward to talking, listening and solving problems.” Residents should call 9-1-1 to report emergency and in-progress events. For non-emergency dispatch call 206-296-3311.
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